Man United ready to capitalise on PL club’s potential relegation by signing coveted midfielder in cut-price move

Manchester United have reportedly added Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Joao Gomes to their midfield shortlist.Indeed, the Red Devils’ ongoing quest to sign a young but proven midfielder has seen them land on Gomes, according to MailSport. 🚨 UTD CONFIDENTIAL 💰 Midfield transfer targets revealed🇸🇮 Sesko peace deal⚽️ Dorgu teams up with Kone💫 German rising star on Reds’ radar🏟️ New OT to host 2035 final?🧤 Why keeper could be on way backw/ @NathSalt1 https://t.co/MsRl5TydZn via @MailSport #mufc — Chris Wheeler (@ChrisWheelerDM) November 11, 2025Joao Gomes could depart struggling Wolves if they’re relegated(Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)The 24-year-old star, who signed for Wolves from Flamengo for £15 million in January 2023, committed his long-term future to the Molineux outfit by signing a five-year deal in April this year.It came as the Black Country outfit escaped relegation once again despite a torrid start to the term, eventually finishing 17 points above the drop in 16th place.Now, however, Wolves look almost nailed-on to lose their Premier League status by the end of the campaign. In the opening 11 matches, they have yet to claim a single win, and currently sit on just two points after drawing twice and losing nine matches.Gomes, a 10-capped Brazilian international, has started nine of the outings.Nott’m Forest aware of growing Elliot Anderson interest(Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images)He’s not the only Premier League option United are considering, though.The Old Trafford faithful will be well aware that the club held talks with Carlos Baleba back in August, but nothing came of the discussions due to Brighton and Hove Albion’s pricey demands.Elsewhere, they’re said to be firm admirers of Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, with Sean Dyche’s side another team at risk of dropping down to the Championship – which could force the board’s hand into sanctioning sales of players they’d have otherwise kept.Read more: ‘Is going to change’ – Mitten makes definitive Man Utd transfer claim as he tips £35m star for Old Trafford moveAnderson is valued in the region of £100-120 million, meaning he is certainly viewed as more of a marquee summer signing, as opposed to a winter acquisition.